Four Functions of Environment
How many vital functions does the environment perform?
- Two
- Three
- Four — Correct Answer
- Five
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
The environment performs four vital functions: (i) supplies resources (ii) assimilates waste (iii) sustains life by providing genetic and bio diversity (iv) provides aesthetic services like scenery.
Key Points:
- Resources include both renewable and non-renewable resources.
- The environment can perform these functions without interruption as long as demand is within its carrying capacity.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A, B, D: The correct number of vital functions is four.
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This multiple choice question is from CH-7: ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from CH-7: ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT to strengthen your preparation.
